If a landlord is in any doubt whether insulation can be installed in their rental property, they should consult an experienced professional insulation installer and, if needed, a builder.
If the experienced professional says insulating some areas is not reasonably practicable or not possible, the landlord must ask for written confirmation of the reasons to include in tenancy agreements.
It is not enough for a landlord to simply claim that ‘insulation is not reasonably practicable’. Failure to comply with insulation obligations under the new legislation could attract a penalty of $4000.